Physical Security and Safety

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PhysiCal seCurity and safety

reasons. Access control is often inconvenient and slows the access

process. Likewise, security can have a direct impact on aesthetics.

In any facility, a decision must be made as to the importance of vis-

ible security devices. It is possible to create a secure environment and

maintain aesthetics, but generally speaking, making security pretty is

expensive. Security design is addressed later in the text.

ere is much to address in how security operates today. A pri-

mary career in security presents challenging opportunities, while

many business operations demand knowledge of and proficiency in

security operations.